* NEW for 2008 *
A String of Memories- A trompe l'Oeil drawing
depicting a photo of old toys.
If you are unfamiliar with the term trompe l'Oeil, it
is a French term that literally means "to deceives the eye."
It is painting - or in my case drawing - that is depicted so
realistically it can to fool the viewer into believing that the
objects depicted are real.
For more of this extremely detailed still life
drawing please work click on my Trompe
l'Oeil Gallery
Pencil Drawing Workshops:
Students of this three-day pencil
drawing workshop will explore new
methods for rendering realistic looking portraits. The emphasis of
this workshop will be on advanced shading and texture techniques.
Eyes, skin, lips, hair, and clothing all have distinctively different
textures. Students will learn the techniques necessary to render these
textures realistically with graphite, carbon, charcoal, and various
blending techniques.
Examples of my work
will be available for close scrutiny, and questions about specific
techniques will be answered and demonstrated. Students are also
encouraged to bring previous work in all stages of completion for
constructive critique. All supplies are included for each workshop
and detailed demonstrations with hands on instruction will guide
each student as to their particular use. Click here to learn
more about my Pencil Drawing Workshops
I am moderating a pencil drawing discussion board
that is hosted on the web site of
one of my favorite artists, Alexei Antonov. Here, you can post your drawings and receive helpful critiques from
some of the best pencil artists in the world. This is a very
friendly learning environment that I highly recommend. A wide variety
of drawing techniques are used here by some truly amazing artists.
Many of these artists post step by step demonstrations of their work
in progress. It is a wonderful way to develop your own style by
learning the methods and techniques employed by a variety of artists.
I encourage you to take advantage of this wealth of knowledge by
joining my forum.
About the
Artist:
A natural
ability and strong desire to draw surfaced early in J.
D. Hillberrys life. While growing up in Wyoming, he
began developing his own techniques of blending charcoal
and graphite to give a photo realistic look to his
artwork. J. D. uses this monochromatic medium to focus
the viewers attention to the drama of light, shadow and
texture without the added influence of color. Throughout
his career, he has tried to push the limits realistic
expression in with his chosen medium. After moving to
Colorado in 1989, Hillberry began experimenting with trompe l'oeil drawings.
Traditionally, this type of artwork is done with oils, but he has
successfully rendered images so realistically, they fool the eye
into thinking that real objects are displayed in a shadow box frame.
Working out of his studio in Westminster, Colorado, J. D. Hillberry
continues to expand the public's perception of drawing.
(The Artist's Magazine July 1997)
J. D. has exhibited his pencil drawings in some of the
most prestigious art shows in the US and has garnered more than 36 awards in various juried art
exhibitions throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. They include:
Click here to learn
more about the Artist
Internet Limitations:
Please keep in mind that the limitations of the Internet make it impossible to show the detail and clarity contained in my work. Inside the galleries you will be able to view larger versions of the images, but nothing can compare with seeing my artwork in
person. The mixture of both charcoal and pencil can
produce an amazingly realistic image that simply cannot
translate to your monitor. I have included a show schedule on this site in the hopes that many of you will come see my work. However, if you happen to purchase any of my drawings or
fine art prints from this site without seeing the real thing, I
guarantee you will be pleasantly
surprised.
Click here to for more about my No-Risk
Guarantee
Attention Galleries and Frame Shops:
Wholesale inquiries are welcome
I currently wholesale my limited edition prints to qualified
retail galleries and frame shops. If you are interested in
carrying my work in your retail establishment, click the link
below to take you to my wholesale registration form.
Gallery
Registration Form
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